Strong user passwords are required for all remote platform
users.
You are working in Workbench and are connected to the remote controller platform.
- Expand the Platform node in the
Nav tree or double-click Platform.
The contents of the Nav Container view opens in the tree
or in the main view.
- Double-click the
Platform Administration.
The Platform Administration view
opens.
- Click User Accounts.
- Select a user and click Change Password.
The
Change Password for user name window opens.
- Enter the current password, then enter the new password
(twice) in the popup window and click OK.
Note: If the Workbench FIPS property Show FIPS Options is set to true certain FIPS options become visible in this window. If selected, the framework enforces FIPS-strength password requirements.
If you enter an incorrect current password, an Invalid login credentials error popup opens. After clicking OK you return back to the change password window above.
If you are changing your password used in your current platform
session, your new credentials become immediately effective upon clicking OK. If you previously had Remember these credentials, selected in the Authentication login window,
the cached credentials are automatically updated.